Overview
Caution, bluefish can be fed to dogs, but do so sparingly. As it is a large fish, it is prone to accumulating more mercury and toxins. Dogs that overeat on bluefish can suffer from mercury poisoning.
Can dogs eat Bluefish?
Benefits
- Bluefish contains omega-3 fatty acids, which support a dog's heart health and prevent heart diseases.
- Bluefish has proteins that are essential in building and repairing cells, muscles, and tissues.
- Bluefish also contains vitamin B6, vitamin B12, niacin, potassium, and selenium which are essential nutrients to help keep a dog's body functioning properly.
Risks
- Large fish varieties like bluefish tend to accumulate more mercury and toxins than their smaller counterparts.
- Excessive consumption of bluefish can cause mercury poisoning in dogs.
- Bluefish bones can cause choking and stomach blockage
- Raw bluefish may contain bacteria and parasites.
Servings
- Clean and fillet the bluefish before cooking.
- Cook it thoroughly without seasoning. Remove the bone before serving it to your dog.
- Bluefish can be given to dogs occasionally and in small amounts.
